Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 69-6-5 - Investigations5.1. The Nurse Aide Program shall review the facilities' immediate and follow-up reports of abuse, neglect or misappropriation of property and assign an OHFLAC surveyor to investigate when applicable.5.2. The investigation process may include one or more of the following elements: 5.2.a. A visit to the facility;5.2.b. A private interview with the resident;5.2.c. Observation of the resident within the facility environment;5.2.d. Examination of the resident's medical and other records, and any other relevant documents, including incident reports;5.2.e. Assessment of the resident's physical and mental functioning level;5.2.f. Examination of any documents prepared by the facility that relate to the alleged incident or the facility's investigation of the incident;5.2.g. Evaluation of the nature, extent, and cause or causes of the injury or harm suffered by the resident;5.2.h. Interviews with any potential witnesses who may possess information related to the issues;5.2.i. An interview with the alleged perpetrator; and5.2.J. An evaluation of the environment and the risks of physical or emotional injury or harm.5.3. After completion of the investigation, the OHFLAC surveyor shall complete a report and submit it to the Nurse Aide Program.